Description

The Waimanu campsite is located at the end of the 7.6 mile Muliwai Trail. The trail zig-zags up the western wall of Waipiʻo Valley, climbing approximately 1,200 feet. It then leads across a forested plateau area to Waimanu, crossing twelve gulches that are up to 500 feet deep. The trail then descends a final 1,200 feet into Waimanu Valley.

Location

Cars parked over 24 hours at the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout may be towed. Overnight parking is available at Waipiʻo Valley Artworks for $20 per day. Call ahead to verify (808-775-0958).

Hike approximately 9 miles from the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout to the Waimanu campsites.This hike is difficult. Please prepare appropriately for steep incline changes, river crossing, and muddy weather, etc.

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Reservation

Special Use Permits shall be required for all other activities not covered by the pavilion permit.

Special Use Permits include, but are not limited to, such activities as bouncers, dry slides, train(s), climbing wall, weddings, shows, community events, etc.
Water slides, dunking booths, and other water related attractions are prohibited.

Please contact the Hawaii District Office at (808) 961-9540 directly for further instructions.
If you are unsure if you need a Special Use Permit (SUP), contact the Hawaii District Office.
You may want to complete the reservation first in order to reserve the pavilion before the SUP is applied for.

Each Special Use Permit request must be submitted in writing at least 45 days before requested date of use and may require chairpersons' or Board of Land and Natural Resources approval.

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*Number of Adults: (Ages 18 & older)

Number of Minors: (Ages 3 to 17)

Total Number of Guests: 0

*By checking the box, I certify the reservation and use of the ADA site is within the requirement of the ADA accessible.